Words with the letter N

The letter N is one of the most frequently used consonants in the English language and in Scrabble, it’s worth 1 point. While it doesn’t carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a critical tile for forming a wide variety of words. Common short words like an, in, and no are great for quick plays and tight board situations. N often appears in the middle or end of words, making it ideal for connecting letters or extending plays. Its low point value can be balanced by smart placement on double or triple word score tiles to maximize overall value.

Strategically, the letter N is incredibly useful for building longer words and creating parallel plays. It works well in both prefixes and suffixes, helping you form words like none, neat, span, or shine. It’s also valuable for adding to existing words—turning ruin into ruins or plan into plans for extra points. Because it’s so common, N can help you maintain a balanced rack and remain flexible as the game progresses. Though subtle, effective use of the letter N can contribute significantly to steady, consistent scoring throughout a Scrabble match.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
adduction	16	16
adductions	17	17
adeeming	15	15
adenine	10	10
adenines	11	11
adenitis	10	10
adenitises	12	12
adenocarcinoma	26	26
adenocarcinomas	27	27
adenohypophyses	31	31
adenohypophysis	31	31
adenoid	10	10
adenoidal	13	13
adenoids	11	11
adenoma	12	12
adenomas	13	13
adenomata	14	14
adenomatous	17	17
adenoses	10	10
adenosine	12	12
adenosines	13	13
adenosis	10	10
adenoviral	17	17
adenovirus	17	17
adenoviruses	19	19